Sharabutdin Magomedov

Early life Sharabutdin Magomedov, an ethnic Avar, was born in Dagestan, Russia, in 1994. Football was the first sport he ever played, but he was ultimately kicked off his team after an argument. This led him to venture into martial arts.

Muay Thai and Lethwei career Magomedov started his combat sports career with boxing, where he had considerable success. After relocating to Moscow, he switched to Muay Thai, where he flourished and won the Russian championship amassing a 18–2 Muay Thai record.

Early in his career, Magomedov suffered a severe eye injury while training in Thailand. Despite multiple surgeries, the damage worsened over time, eventually leaving him blind in one eye. The Russian fighter has openly discussed the impact of this challenge and how Michael Bisping, who won a UFC title despite his own eye injury, became a pivotal source of motivation for him. Despite his success in Muay Thai, his low pay and mounting debts made it difficult for him to find training facilities, prompting him to cross over to MMA. He praised Lethwei for its toughness and brutality describing the sport as “bare-knuckle where you can also headbutt your opponent”.

Mixed martial arts career Early career Magomedov fought in Asian organizations such as "Chin Woo Men" and "The King Fighting Championship" (both from China), accumulating a record of 11–0 before making his debut in the UFC.

Ultimate Fighting Championship Magomedov made his UFC debut against Bruno Silva, on October 21, 2023, at UFC 294. He won the fight via unanimous decision.

Magomedov was scheduled to face Ihor Potieria on June 22, 2024, at UFC on ABC 6. However, Potieria was pulled in order to face Michel Pereira at UFC 301. Magomedov was then rescheduled to face promotional newcomer Joilton Lutterbach at UFC on ABC 6. In turn, Lutterbach withdrew from the bout due to testing positive for a banned substance and was replaced by Antonio Trócoli. Magomedov won by technical knockout in round three. This fight earned him a Performance of the Night award.

Magomedov faced Michał Oleksiejczuk on August 3, 2024, at UFC on ABC 7. He won the fight by unanimous decision. This fight earned him a Fight of the Night award.

Magomedov faced Armen Petrosyan on October 26, 2024, at UFC 308. He won the fight by a double spinning backfist knockout at the end of the second round. This fight earned him another Performance of the Night award.

Magomedov faced Michael Page on February 1, 2025, at UFC Fight Night 250. He lost the fight by unanimous decision leading to his first MMA loss.

Magomedov faced Marc-André Barriault on July 26, 2025, at UFC on ABC 9. He won the fight by unanimous decision. This fight earned him another Fight of the Night award.

Magomedov was scheduled to face Paulo Costa on November 22, 2025, at UFC Fight Night 265. However, Magomedov withdrew from the bout due to undergoing nose surgery.

Magomedov faced Michel Pereira on June 27, 2026 at UFC Fight Night 280. He won the fight by unanimous decision.

Submission grappling career Magomedov faced Arman Tsarukyan in a submission grappling match for the under 84kg title at Hype Fighting: Armenia on December 30, 2025. The match ended in a draw and neither man won the title.

Magomedov was originally scheduled to face Jorge Masvidal in a submission grappling match at Hype Fighting: Brazil on March 11, 2026, but Masvidal was replaced by Edson Barboza two days before the event took place. The bout ended in a draw.

Shopping center attack Magomedov was involved in an assault at a shopping center on March 15, 2022, in Dagestan. Magomedov verbally took offense to a man and woman kissing in front of him on an escalator, afterwards Magomedov confronted the man. Bystanders separated them, and Magomedov walked out to an exit. Moments later, camera footage showed Magomedov waiting for the man at the exit, where he sucker-punched him and stomped on his head. The criminal charges are still being decided by the courts. Under these circumstances, his contract with the UFC ended up being postponed.

Championships and accomplishments Mixed martial arts Arena Global AG Light Heavyweight Championship (One time)

Ultimate Fighting Championship Fight of the Night (Two times) UFC.com Awards 2024: Ranked #7 Knockout of the Year MMA Fighting 2024 Second Team MMA All-Star

Muay Thai Russian Muay Thai Champion.

Lethwei Eurasia Lethwei Champion

Mixed martial arts record Win

Michel Pereira Decision (unanimous) UFC Fight Night: Fiziev vs. Torres

Baku, Azerbaijan Win

Marc-André Barriault Decision (unanimous) UFC on ABC: Whittaker vs. de Ridder

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates Loss

Michael Page Decision (unanimous) UFC Fight Night: Adesanya vs. Imavov

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia Win

Armen Petrosyan KO (spinning backfists) UFC 308

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates Win

Michał Oleksiejczuk Decision (unanimous) UFC on ABC: Sandhagen vs. Nurmagomedov

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates Win

Antonio Trócoli TKO (knee and punches) UFC on ABC: Whittaker vs. Aliskerov

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia Win

Bruno Silva Decision (unanimous) UFC 294

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates Win

Kushal Vyas KO (knee and punches) Bangla Fights

Phuket, Thailand Win

Mikhail Ragozin Decision (unanimous) RCC 13

Yekaterinburg, Russia Win

Sergei Martynov KO (knees) RCC Intro 22

Yekaterinburg, Russia Win

Rodrigo Carlos TKO (punches) Arena Global 17

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Win

Joel dos Santos TKO (hook kick) AMC Fight Nights 106

Syktyvkar, Russia Win

Mikhail Allakhverdian KO (elbow) AMC Fight Nights 105

Sochi, Russia Win

Yakub Kadiev TKO (knees) AMC Fight Nights 103

Sochi, Russia Win

Wulan Muhamaitihali KO (knee to the body) Chin Woo Men: 2017-2018 Season, Stage 6

Guangzhou, China Win

Yeshan Yersen TKO (punches) The King FC

Tengchong, China Win

Jiayidaer Aili TKO (leg kick) Chin Woo Men: 2017-2018 Season, Stage 4

Hefei, China Win

Yincang Bao TKO (punches) Chin Woo Men: 2017-2018 Season, Stage 2

Wuhan, China

Submission grappling record Draw Edson Barboza Draw Hype FC: Tsarukyan vs. Mokaev March 11, 2026 Rio de Janeiro Draw Arman Tsarukyan Draw Hype FC: Akopyan vs. Oev December 30, 2025 Yerevan